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._.. ~~~ ~~- 5 _ _. KENNETH LLOYD, development coordinator for Flat River Prapertios, spoke in- opposition to the 5 acre minimum lot size unless it also allows for averaging of lot sizes. A copy of his statement is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. In response to a question from the floor, Thames indicated that the CDM watershed study did recommend settling lakes as a possibility. Several lakes would have to be built far the different creeks that feed into University Lake. KENNETH MARTIN spoke in opposition to the 5 acre minimum lot size in the University Lake Watershed. He also asked for clarification on the different types of pollutants going into the University Lake. Commissioner Willhoit indicated that by using "structural best management practices" the equivalent in water quality would be achieved. However, it would require 18 settling lakes. Commissioner Willhoit indicated that one type of pollution was from organic pollution and the other was contaminants as a result of man's living in the Watershed. Development activities increase the rate of run-off of both natural and man-made pollutants. Development is what causes an increase in the rate of run-off. In the joint, work group with Chapel Hill, Carrbaro, and Orange County the issue of equity was raised. There needs to be a lot more understanding of the CDM Engineering Study. It would be worthwhile to have at least one work session addressing the CDM study between staff, CDM, OWASA and possibly others. In response to a question from the floor, Commissioner Hartwell indicated that the specific amendments that are under consideration tonight are to allow some flexibility in lot sizes so that on an average all lots will be five (5) acres but same could be larger and some smaller. Another amendment being considered is to allow clustering sa that a lot could be one acre per unit providing that the total property is not developed over the five acre per lot minimum. Another amendment would allow far lots of record as October 2nd to be subdivided up to five lots of 2 acres each. A motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to refer this matter to the Planning Board far a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than January 8, 1990. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Article 7.14.4 - Densit Bonus for Affordable Housin (Commissioner~Halkiotis was excused from the meeting) The presentation was made by Marvin Collins. The purpose of this presentation was to receive citizen comment on a proposed ~,